Lately I've come to want a 7.62x39 rifle and I'm not terribly into AKs at the moment. I like the Ruger ranch 14 I have quite a bit and thought about getting a 30 but I can't seem to find one outside of gunbroker anywhere. My other thought was a 7.62 x 39 AR. I have tons of parts laying around and would basically have to buy a barrel and boltm (a couple other small bits) to build it. It's a plinking gun only right now.

 

Anyine have an AR chambered like this or a 30 for some thoughts? I'm open to Anyine elsess thoughts as we'll.

The "american" answer would be get a 300 Blackout build. Same general performance envelope as 7.62x39 but the cases are not as tapered which means feeding through standard lower works better.

Rob - The only problem IMHO with a 7.62X39 AR is with the garbage ammo available it may not be kind ti a DI gas system.

 

Isn't the Ruger mini 30 out of production?

The "american" answer would be get a 300 Blackout build. Same general performance envelope as 7.62x39 but the cases are not as tapered which means feeding through standard lower works better.

And all standard AR parts including bolts and mags. Just switch out the barrel and you're good to go.

 

Or get the CZ bolt gun in 7.62x39. Light, compact, detachable mags. Walnut and blue. Nice guns.

 

C

If you are looking for something different..check out the new CMMG mk47 mutant..

That thing is is pretty slick looking.

http://www.cmmginc.com/category_s/1998.htm

Lot's of early birds today, that's great.  Hey Vlad I have a 300 blackout that I like but I obviously can only shoot super sonic because NJ awesomeness.  

 

I'll look at the CMMG but it sounds like the Ranch 30 may be the way to go for me.  I've been told they can pretty much swallow any surplus steel cased ammo.  I've also got quite a bit of the brass laying around and 3000 30 call Hornady FMJBT 150 grains that I used for my AR308 and 300 AAC..  

300 is way to expensive. buy a saiga and be done with it

RTSP had a Mini 30 on the rack. Not sure if they still do.

If you are looking for something different..check out the new CMMG mk47 mutant..

That thing is is pretty slick looking.

http://www.cmmginc.com/category_s/1998.htm

It's like an AR and an AK had intercourse and this is this is their bastard child. Pretty cool!

 

My favorite round is the 7.62x39. I would recommend a mid level ak, or an sks. I don't own a mini 30, yet, so I can't comment. I would stay away from the ar conversion.

I have a Colt 7.62x39 upper I got many moons ago. Has always worked well. even with steel ammo.  Just gotta watch how and when you use it.  After building the 300BLK, I prefer than one over the Russian round, but I reload so cheap ammo means nothing to me.  Also have SS Mini30 that hammers the hell out of the cheap stuff, but again watching how you use it (not mixing steel and brass or firing brass after steel without a good cleaning).  Never cared for the SKS or AK47 lookalikes.  In fact I got rid of them all just a few years ago because I wasn't shooting them much anymore, just preferred the AR and MINI platforms.

 

Davidson's GunGenie showing six #5806 SS in stock.

Rob - The only problem IMHO with a 7.62X39 AR is with the garbage ammo available it may not be kind ti a DI gas system.

 

Isn't the Ruger mini 30 out of production?

They are still available if anyone wants one.........

Rob - The only problem IMHO with a 7.62X39 AR is with the garbage ammo available it may not be kind ti a DI gas system.

 

Isn't the Ruger mini 30 out of production?

I think the 7.62x39 version is still produced and is listed on the website. They were making a 6.8 SPC that was dropped. I could be wrong though.

I have a 6.8mm version.

Do you like it?  it looks like a nice chambering for it but I guess it didn't sell well versus the 7.62?  Do you think it was the ammo prices that scared people away?

RTSP had a Mini 30 on the rack. Not sure if they still do.

It must have sold, I called just now.

Do you like it? it looks like a nice chambering for it but I guess it didn't sell well versus the 7.62? Do you think it was the ammo prices that scared people away?

I have yet to shoot. I like unusual calibers. The 6.8 was supposed to replace the 5.56, which has yet to happen.

I have yet to shoot. I like unusual calibers. The 6.8 was supposed to replace the 5.56, which has yet to happen.

I do too, but the price of the 6.8 version of the rifle is a lot more.  They list the same but I see a bunch of ranch 30s in 762 for just over 700 bucks new.  If I could get a 6.8 for that price I'd try it.

i don't normally recommend sig rifles, but they have the "russian" rifle.  might be worth considering.

After inventorying the spare parts I only need a barrel, stock , tube, buffer and spring to build a nice rifle.  I have a Wilson Combat upper, lower, rail, small parts kit, gas block, tube and trigger.  I don't have, nor have I ever, a 6.8 SPC.  Maybe it's time.  If not I'll make 14.5" plus comp 5.56.  Is 16" a good barrel for 6.8 or is 14.5 plus comp a good way to go?  The barrels cost the same from Wilson (both on sale) so I'd like to order.

.  I've also got quite a bit of the brass laying around and 3000 30 call Hornady FMJBT 150 grains that I used for my AR308 and 300 AAC..

Double check, but a lot of 7.62x39 is .311 or .312, not .308. Take a peek in your book before you get too happy on it.

 

C

Double check, but a lot of 7.62x39 is .311 or .312, not .308. Take a peek in your book before you get too happy on it.C

You are correct.

Get a .308 and have fun. So many platforms hit the market this year and they are starting to become standardized with parts swapping. Ammo and reloading components are eas to find in bulk as well.

I have a couple of .308s and a 300. Just looking for something fun. I'm going to do a 14.7" Wilson match barrel in 5.56. All the additional parts I need are on order, hopefully have by EOW then off to backwoods coatings for some FDE.

 

I'm waiting on a 6mm build to be completed some time late winter early spring. Just board and playing in the spare parts bin.

I have a couple of .308s and a 300. Just looking for something fun. I'm going to do a 14.7" Wilson match barrel in 5.56. All the additional parts I need are on order, hopefully have by EOW then off to backwoods coatings for some FDE.

I'm waiting on a 6mm build to be completed some time late winter early spring. Just board and playing in the spare parts bin.

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